misbehave
pronunciation
How to pronounce misbehave in British English:
UK [ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪv]
How to pronounce misbehave in American English:
US [ˌmɪsbɪˈhev]
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- Verb:
- behave badly
Word Origin
- misbehave (v.)
- "conduct oneself improperly," late 15c.; see mis- (1) + behave. Related: Misbehaved; misbehaving.
Example
- 1. Then , the microbiome may misbehave in ways which cause disease .
- 2. Owners usually get mad when their pets misbehave .
- 3. They might sling you in prison if you misbehave .
- 4. My mom grounds me if I misbehave .
- 5. Nothing , for the wealthy countries dictated the rules of the game which became a license to misbehave .